http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?fid4ct=27157 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 11:08:00 EST Fri, 25 Sep 2009 15:56:18 EST http://backend.userland.com/rss RapidFeeds v0.1 -- http://www.rapidfeeds.com en-us isswebmaster@ipomail.tamu.edu http://international.tamu.edu/iss/images/iss.gif http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?fid4ct=27157 120 50 Effective 02/24/2010, US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has changed their mailing address for Forms I-102 and I-765. Form I-102 is submitted to USCIS in the event that a student’s I-94 card is lost, damaged, or stolen. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4958640 ISS NEWS http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4958640 Tue, 02 Mar 2010 12:27:00 EST ISS is presenting several workshops for the spring 2010 semester starting next week. You will be able to participate in several informative workshops. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4943074 ISS NEWS http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4943074 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 10:57:00 EST An invitation to all international students from Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church: http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4889967 ISS NEWS http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4889967 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 11:17:00 EST This is a reminder that the Continuing Student Scholarship application is currently available. In order to be eligible for scholarships given by International Student Services, students must complete this online application by the deadline, February 1, 2010. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4863846 ISS NEWS http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4863846 Wed, 27 Jan 2010 10:52:00 EST Good Neighbor Scholarship This state of Texas scholarship provides a complete waiver of tuition to eligible international students from countries in the Caribbean and North, Central, and South America. Scholarship winners must still pay all applicable university fees. Applicants compete with other international students from their home countries throughout the state of Texas for a limited number of awards that are given to a certain number of students from each country. Awards are based on academic merit. Competition is intense, and final award decisions are made by The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, not Texas A&M. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4863845 ISS NEWS http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4863845 Wed, 27 Jan 2010 10:51:00 EST On January 12, a 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck Haiti. The Red Cross estimates that about three million people were affected by the earthquake. Join the recovery effort mobilizing around the world to assist victims of this tragedy. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4844395 ISS NEWS http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4844395 Thu, 21 Jan 2010 10:42:00 EST International Student Services needs volunteers for International Student Check-In and the Welcome Party. Below are the dates and location of Check-In and the Welcome Party for International Students. If anyone is interested in being a volunteer for one of these events, please go to ... http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4807295 ISS NEWS http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4807295 Tue, 06 Jan 2009 14:48:00 EST International students at Texas A&M University are invited to a Traditional American Christmas Eve Dinner served at the Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church in College Station, Texas. The dinner will be held on Thursday, December 24, 2009 at 5:30pm. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4709606 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4709606 Thu, 17 Dec 2009 17:13:00 EST International Student Services (ISS, http://international.tamu.edu/iss/), is currently seeking applicants for a Student Worker position with the following job description and qualifications: http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4690260 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4690260 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 13:00:00 EST ISS has scheduled travel signature and visa letter sessions around campus for students who are traveling this semester. A third travel signature day session will be held on December 2nd in Rudder Tower, room 301. Students who are planning to travel outside of the U.S. and who currently have an I-20 or DS-2019 re-entry signature endorsement expiring within the next 3 months or less must have their documents signed before their travel begins. Appointments for the December 2nd session will be available starting November 19th. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4524537 ISS NEWS http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4524537 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:39:00 EST Howdy! Are you interested in having dinner in a U.S. home? Welcome to a new tradition, called “Dinner in a U.S. Home”! Texas A&M students, faculty, staff and members of the community are inviting international students into their homes for a home-cooked meal! http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4495684 ISS NEWS http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4495684 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:16:00 EST It has come to the attention of International Student Services that there has been activity in the Northgate area that indicates we need to remind international students about what to do in an emergency situation. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4458343 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4458343 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:50:00 EST The Continuing Student Scholarship Application is now available for the Fall 2010 & Spring 2011 semesters. This includes scholarships for international students! http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4458340 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4458340 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:49:00 EST ISS will hold four employment workshops in the month of November to discuss the Practical Training benefits available to students in F-1 status. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4420168 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4420168 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:03:00 EST ISS has scheduled travel signature and visa letter sessions around campus for students who are traveling this semester. Students who are planning to travel outside of the U.S. and who currently have an I-20 or DS-2019 re-entry signature endorsement expiring within the next 3 months or less must have their documents signed before their travel begins. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4420147 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4420147 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:02:00 EST This award was created due to the generosity of the Executive Committee of the Texas A&M University International Board with the primary goals of encouraging the integration of international students on campus, and increasing international awareness. This award recognizes a faculty member who has made extraordinary efforts to assist international students. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4370162 ISS NEWS http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4370162 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 12:10:00 EST The Office of Graduate Studies is hosting an SECC fundraiser "Yard Sale" this Friday, October 23 from 12-3 p.m. in the parking lot next to Schlotzsky's Deli on College Ave. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4370161 ISS NEWS http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4370161 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 12:09:00 EST The Bryan and College Station Rotary Clubs and MSC OPAS, in cooperation with the International Programs Office, invite you and a friend to be our guests for a major evening of music and dance at Texas A&M’s Rudder Auditorium on Tuesday night, November 17th. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4331550 ISS NEWS http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4331550 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 11:17:00 EST Take the Renaissance Era Trivia Quiz to be entered in a drawing to win a Family pack (2 adults/2 children) of tickets to the Renaissance Festival in Plantersville, TX. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4331521 ISS NEWS http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4331521 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 11:08:00 EST International Friendly Business Awards - your opportunity to recognize local businesses who support international students! http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4299070 http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4299070 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 13:46:00 EST The University Writing Center is offering a series of workshops exclusively for international students throughout the fall semester. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4287018 ISS NEWS http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4287018 Fri, 02 Oct 2009 11:40:00 EST ISS has launched our new Facebook page! Become a fan and find out about activities, events and information of interest to the international student community at Texas A&M! http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4252845 ISS NEWS http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4252845 Fri, 25 Sep 2009 17:57:00 EST Please be aware of this event on campus if you see soldiers and hear “gunfire” or “explosions”. There is no reason to be alarmed – this is a military exercise using students who are military science students. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4252178 ISS NEWS http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4252178 Fri, 25 Sep 2009 14:09:00 EST University officials are fully prepared for what health officials anticipate will be an active season for both the seasonal flu and the H1N1 virus. However, efforts to fully combat the spread of the illness can't be successful without your help. As you know, precaution is key to help prevent the spread of the illness. So, we strongly encourage you to get both a seasonal flu shot and the H1N1 vaccine when it is available, practice good hand-washing procedures, avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth, and cover your cough. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4252177 ISS NEWS http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4252177 Fri, 25 Sep 2009 14:09:00 EST International Programs has been working with the Bryan-College Station Chamber of Commerce over the past few years to create awareness in the business community of the needs of our international community. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4252176 ISS NEWS http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4252176 Fri, 25 Sep 2009 14:08:00 EST Periodically during the Fall semester, the International Programs Office receives a donation of a few tickets to Aggie Football games. If you are an international student and would like a chance to get a free ticket, please write an essay of no more than 100 words describing your interest in attending an Aggie football game, and send it in an email to: iss@tamu.edu with ‘Aggie Football 2009’ in the subject line. Deadline for entries is Friday, September 4, at 12:00 noon. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4252175 ISS NEWS http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4252175 Fri, 25 Sep 2009 14:07:00 EST MSC Hospitality is presenting our 5th Annual International Aggie Football Symposium. This event is designed to introduce American Football and Texas A&M traditions to international students. Physics professors, the Yell Leaders, coaches, and players from the Texas A&M football team will be in attendance. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4252173 ISS NEWS http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=4252173 Fri, 25 Sep 2009 14:06:00 EST